The fundamental aspects of microbiology are dealt with in a lucid style. It is written in view of the current requirements of students for their examinations. The book has a fresh and modern outlook. The matter content is carefully prepared incorporating all the relevant points. The subject content is so simple that the student can easily learn and remember. The method of presentation boosts the memory of the students and they can easily reproduce the subject in their examinations. The diagrams are neatly drawn and suitably labelled for self understanding. We've every hope that the book will serve the students for their examinations.